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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.37, 152.10 and 49.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.37, 152.10 and 49.95 is: 74.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.37 : 152.10 = 49.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.37/152.10 = 49.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.37x = 152.10 × 49.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.37x = 7,597.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,597.40/101.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.95

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